Comments on: The theory behind the station agents http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/ A New York City Subway Blog Fri, 25 May 2012 15:17:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Thompson blasts station agent elimination plans :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-64332 Thompson blasts station agent elimination plans :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:15:56 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-64332 [...] skeptically at their roles in the system. In my non-verified opinion, these station agents provide the illusion of safety. They can’t stop crime and are forbidden from leaving their booths to assist passengers in [...] [...] skeptically at their roles in the system. In my non-verified opinion, these station agents provide the illusion of safety. They can’t stop crime and are forbidden from leaving their booths to assist passengers in [...]

]]> By: Straphangers poll finds support for station agents :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-61834 Straphangers poll finds support for station agents :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:18:05 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-61834 [...] question has risen to the forefront in the Great Station Agent Debate of 2009. (More here, here and here.)The Straphangers Campaign has released results of a poll asking its members the [...] [...] question has risen to the forefront in the Great Station Agent Debate of 2009. (More here, here and here.)The Straphangers Campaign has released results of a poll asking its members the [...]

]]> By: Station agent cuts made official :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-61278 Station agent cuts made official :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Thu, 28 May 2009 19:40:07 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-61278 [...] and a six-lane avenue if the station agent were on the other side. Previously, I examined the psychology behind the station agents. As some claim to field up to four incidents a day, these maroon-vested workers will probably be [...] [...] and a six-lane avenue if the station agent were on the other side. Previously, I examined the psychology behind the station agents. As some claim to field up to four incidents a day, these maroon-vested workers will probably be [...]

]]> By: Jason http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-59666 Jason Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:55:31 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-59666 numbnuts, never said i was perfect. the subway is commonsense, even for young children, thats why you see them going to school by themselves. You and your ilk only further the notion that society is getting dumber and need authority to hold their hand every step of the way. congrats on doing your job, but trust me, most natives here can get by just fine if you didnt exist; we do it everyday. numbnuts, never said i was perfect. the subway is commonsense, even for young children, thats why you see them going to school by themselves. You and your ilk only further the notion that society is getting dumber and need authority to hold their hand every step of the way. congrats on doing your job, but trust me, most natives here can get by just fine if you didnt exist; we do it everyday.

]]> By: Alon Levy http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58306 Alon Levy Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:24:07 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58306 No map will help you if you're trying to haul luggage that won't fit through the turnstile. The way I see it, the best the MTA can do while eliminating booths is: 1. Keeping a booth in the direction of Penn Station and JFK, so that the employee can open an emergency gate if necessary. 2. Keeping an emergency gate in every direction that may be opened from the inside. This may require cameras, or good surveillance of the gate from the booth on the other side, in order to prevent people from opening the gate for their friends. Also, the current map is better than most of the alternatives, which make Central Park look like a square and Broadway like a zigzag. Making it more geographically accurate will help, but it will require a bigger paper or else Lower Manhattan will look too cramped like <a href="http://abstractnonsense.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/new-york-subway-map-01.jpg" rel="nofollow">this</a>. No map will help you if you’re trying to haul luggage that won’t fit through the turnstile. The way I see it, the best the MTA can do while eliminating booths is:

1. Keeping a booth in the direction of Penn Station and JFK, so that the employee can open an emergency gate if necessary.

2. Keeping an emergency gate in every direction that may be opened from the inside. This may require cameras, or good surveillance of the gate from the booth on the other side, in order to prevent people from opening the gate for their friends.

Also, the current map is better than most of the alternatives, which make Central Park look like a square and Broadway like a zigzag. Making it more geographically accurate will help, but it will require a bigger paper or else Lower Manhattan will look too cramped like this.

]]> By: Grrrumpy Miner http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58295 Grrrumpy Miner Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:07:29 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58295 lol its all good. lol its all good.

]]> By: rhywun http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58289 rhywun Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:49:51 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58289 Not blaming you. That's what the smiley-face was for. Not blaming you. That’s what the smiley-face was for.

]]> By: Grrrumpy Miner http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58283 Grrrumpy Miner Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:34:39 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58283 Forgive my sentence structure for a second.I highly DOUBT you and the other 7,999,998 people would want to spend 15 bucks on a map compared to a map that you can get for free as basic as it is. Forgive my sentence structure for a second.I highly DOUBT you and the other 7,999,998 people would want to spend 15 bucks on a map compared to a map that you can get for free as basic as it is.

]]> By: Grrrumpy Miner http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58282 Grrrumpy Miner Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:19:15 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58282 Wrywun...they DO have maps out there that have better directions....HOWEVER they come at a cost of about 15 dollars.It is made by the Hagstrom company.You can find it in Staples,Target,several gas stations and convenience stores in the greater NYC area.I highly DOUBT you and the other 7,999,998 others don't want to spend 15 bucks if you can get one that can get you by for free. Wrywun…they DO have maps out there that have better directions….HOWEVER they come at a cost of about 15 dollars.It is made by the Hagstrom company.You can find it in Staples,Target,several gas stations and convenience stores in the greater NYC area.I highly DOUBT you and the other 7,999,998 others don’t want to spend 15 bucks if you can get one that can get you by for free.

]]> By: Grrrumpy Miner http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/12/the-theory-behind-the-station-agents/#comment-58281 Grrrumpy Miner Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:13:52 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=1987#comment-58281 whywun.....don't blame us for the maps,blame the hierarchy upstairs. whywun…..don’t blame us for the maps,blame the hierarchy upstairs.

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